Faith Based Approaches to Ecological Harmony and Environmental Protection

Ahmad, Nadia B.

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Faith Based Approaches to Ecological Harmony and Environmental Protection

Rutgers Race and the Law Review, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2020

21 Pages Posted: 9 May 2020

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Nadia B. Ahmad

Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law; Yale School of the Environment

Date Written: April 15, 2020

Abstract

The failure to recognize and establish legal environmental rights and norms is perilous for the health of the planet and its populations. Using another source of obligations, such as faith-based approaches for ecological harmony and environmental protection, can work to realign delicate ecosystem balances. This article considers ancient and medieval sources from the teachings of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Daoism, Shintoism, Sikhism, and others to provide new directions for existing environmental challenges.

Keywords: Religion, Ecology, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Daoism, Shintoism

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Ahmad, Nadia, Faith Based Approaches to Ecological Harmony and Environmental Protection (April 15, 2020). Rutgers Race and the Law Review, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2020, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3576511